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Arachnophobia — (from Greek arachne (αράχνη), spider and phobia (φοβία), fear ) is a specific phobia, an abnormal fear of spiders. It is among the most common of all phobias. The reactions of arachnophobics often seem irrational to others (and sometimes to the… … Wikipedia

Arachnophobia — An abnormal and persistent fear of spiders. Sufferers from arachnophobia experience undue anxiety even though they realize the risk of encountering a spider and being harmed by it is small or nonexistent. They may avoid going barefoot and may be… … Medical dictionary